Economy SBV issues guidance for $20 bil power infrastructure package During the 2025–2026 period, commercial banks will allocate around VNĐ100 trillion, equivalent to about 20 per cent of the programme’s total scale, to provide preferential loans for projects in power infrastructure, 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Applying AI in developing the national startup database 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Detailed regulations on investment policy decision for public-private partnership projects 12/07/2025 21:01 | Vietnam Law Ministry proposes increasing tax-free revenue threshold for household businesses to VND 500 million 11/30/2025 11:15 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 21:39 EVFTA generates positive outcomes after five years of implementation: CIEM After five years of implementation, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has delivered many positive outcomes, including a robust growth of Vietnamese exports to the EU, particularly in key sectors such as textiles, footwear, and agro-fishery products. 2 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 20:15 AI & Semiconductor 2025 Conference to gather 1,000 industry leaders in Việt Nam The International conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors 2025 (AISC 2025) will bring together global leaders to discuss breakthroughs in these fields, reinforcing Việt Nam's position in the global semiconductor and AI value chain. 3 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 19:46 Vietnamese OCOP products gain global recognition The Central Coordination Office for New-style Rural Development reports that 48 of 79 five-star OCOP products (60.7 per cent) have entered high-standard markets like the US, Europe, and Japan. 4 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 18:45 VCCI supports registration fee waiver proposal for electric cars The Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) says the Ministry of Finance's proposal to extend registration fee waiver for electric cars will benefit the economy, the environment and the public. 5 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 16:48 Deputy PM approves technology training centre development project Each network of centres should be able to attract at least a hundred Vietnamese and foreign scientists and experts to teach and conduct research in Việt Nam, said the Deputy Prime Minister. 6 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 16:41 SBV suggests delaying the establishment of digital banks in financial centre The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) suggested that the establishment of digital banks should be postponed to January 1, 2027. 7 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 15:49 Online sales drive business success to new heights A report by market research firm Statista highlights that Việt Nam's e-commerce market is currently dominated by major platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki. 8 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 13:47 Proposal to expand eligibility for business establishment This amendment aims to allow public employees who are scientists to establish and manage businesses that trade in researched scientific products. 9 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 11:37 Việt Nam - key agricultural trade partner of Argentina: newspaper Việt Nam is projected to import an additional 6 million tonnes of corn and 1.7 million tonnes of soybean meal by 2034, representing 7 per cent of global corn imports and 9 per cent of global soybean meal imports. 10 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 10:07 Việt Nam imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on China's HRC steel China's steel under investigation will be subject to the new duties, which will take effect 15 days after issuance and remain in force for 120 days. 11 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 09:55 Việt Nam needs to be self-sufficient in battery production: experts Despite having rich mineral resources crucial for battery manufacturing, Việt Nam still relies on foreign raw material supplies and has limited production capacity, which puts it at a disadvantage when it comes to meeting global demand. 12 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 09:01 SK's billion-dollar investment marks a strong return of Korean investors to Việt Nam During a recent meeting with Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won outlined the company’s ambitions to partner with Việt Nam on energy projects, with a particular focus on LNG infrastructure, hydrogen energy and small modular nuclear reactors. 13 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 09:00 Becamex-VSIP joint venture proposes a large-scale project in Khánh Hòa (đã xb online) Spanning 3,000ha across Diên Khánh District and Ninh Hòa Town, the project will be divided into industrial, urban and service zones. 14 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 08:58 Proposal to significantly increase electricity imports from China and Laos While domestic power sources—hydropower, gas power, solar and wind—remain the backbone of the country’s energy strategy, imported electricity serves as a crucial supplement to meet surging demand. 15 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 08:57 MoF proposes tax and land rent payment extension for 2025 According to MoF, this is an extension policy, not a tax exemption or reduction. 16 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 08:53 Mekong Delta to prioritise attracting high technology projects Mekong Delta provinces will prioritise calling for businesses to invest in projects with modern technology and digital platform applications. 17 Vietnam news | 02/24/2025 08:03 Việt Nam's blind box toy boom fuels sales surge across industries Up to 293,000 products featuring Labubu and Baby Three were sold through the top 30 stores on Shopee and TikTok Shop in Q2 2024. 18 Vietnam news | 02/23/2025 20:04 VN-Index tests the 1,300-point level, creating short-term investment opportunities In the short term, the VN-Index has maintained its uptrend above the 1,280-point support level and is approaching strong resistance at 1,300 points. 19 Vietnam news | 02/23/2025 19:59 Bình Định eyes $62m industrial park The project, expected to cost over VNĐ4.56 trillion (US$62 million), will span over 437ha in Mỹ An and Mỹ Thọ communes, Phú Mỹ District. 20 Vietnam news | 02/22/2025 09:48 Vietnamese enterprises urged to proactively respond to escalating trade tensions Domestic businesses are advised to closely monitor market fluctuations and the political and social factors that influence trade, enabling timely and effective responses. 177 178 179 180 181